SPEEDVISION TO COVER FIA GT CHAMPIONSHIP AND MOTOROLA CUP RACES AT WATKINS GLEN
Watkins Glen, NY (September 24, 1999) - Speedvision will be
broadcasting the Watkins Glen Bosch Sports Car Oktoberfest FIA GT
Championship race December 13, at 10:00 p.m. Speedvision, one of
motorsports' fastest growing television networks, will also be
broadcasting the Motorola Cup Series race from The Glen's Oktoberfest
weekend December 4, starting at 5:00 p.m.
"We are very excited that The Glen is hosting a round of the FIA GT
Championship. It's been many years since an international FIA race was
conducted at Watkins Glen and Speedvision's coverage will certainly serve
to enhance an already great weekend," said Bryan R. Sperber, track
president. "Given the great history of fall racing at Watkins Glen, it's
quite appropriate that this race take place in October. It's a perfect
match and now the entire country will get an opportunity to see the
tradition of great sports car racing at Watkins Glen."
In addition to the national coverage on Speedvision, the FIA GT
Championship at Watkins Glen will also be broadcast to nearly 1.5 million
viewers overseas on Eurosport Television, October 11th and 13th.
Eurosport will be running a Watkins Glen preview Thursday, September 30th
followed by a Watkins Glen recap and highlights show Thursday, October
7th.
The Bosch Sports Car Oktoberfest weekend is highlighted by the
appearance of the FIA GT Championship series and will feature support
races from the SCCA Pro Spec Racers, the Motorola Cup Series and the
Barber Dodge Pro Series.
Tickets for the Bosch Sport Car Oktoberfest weekend are now
available. For ticket, camping or additional information contact the
Watkins Glen ticket office at 607-535-2481 or log on to the official
Watkins Glen Website at www.theglen.com .